We here at the Special Parent Advocacy Group offer various Respite services for special needs children and their families. Following are the distinct Respite programs we offer.

Respite care is an essential part of the overall support that families may need to keep their family member with a disability at home, or with other care options. The word "respite" means to take a break from the daily challenges of caring for a child (or a parent) with special needs. It can be planned for a few hours or for as long as necessary, as long as it corresponds with governmental stipulations. Respite can take place in your home or temporarily in another setting, such as a day center or in the community.

In-Home (or Agency Hire) Respite:

This program gives families a CPR Certified experienced worker in their home to care for their child or adolescent with disabilities for up to 20 hours per month. The worker and the family will create a schedule and a care plan at intake.

After School Respite:

Mercer County Locations

After School Respite care is a program created to help parents that work longer hours than their children are at work, so that the child can be cared for and the parent can work.

Elementary and High School ASR children (ages 3-21) will attend the program at Mercer Elementary School (MCSSSD) 1020 Old Trenton Road Hamilton, NJ. Program is open to all Mercer County residents including Hamilton Residents. Priority Enrollment to children that attend Mercer County Special Services School District.

Elementary ASR children (ages 3 - 13) that live in Ewing and Trenton can attend the program at 20 Scotch Road, Ewing Township, NJ 08628, unless they attend Mercer County Special Services School District.

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Weekend Respite:

Weekend Respite care is a program catered to parents that need child care assistance during weekend hours. The program is community based and the groups are on the go to various community trips.

The base location for the weekend respite program at 20 Scotch Road, Ewing Township, NJ 08628 services children from Mercer, Middlesex, and Burlington Counties. Shuttle service is available and/or transportation available on a case by case need.

The base location for Passaic, Bergen, and Essex Counties is The Heritage Center at 685 34th Street Paterson, NJ 07513. Shuttle Service available to Bergen and Esssex Counties.

Also, any form sent in after the submission cut off date/time of 8pm, will be processed for the next pay period. All log sheets must be sent in to SHR@tspag.org or faxed to 609-642-2398. Mailed log sheets get sent to SPAG at 241 Molnar Drive Suite 202 Elmwood Park, NJ 07407 Attn: SHR